YEARLY HIGH
297.0701 LBP
YEARLY LOW
260.1853 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
281.7663 LBP

2026 HUF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HUF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 297.0701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 260.1853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.8848 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.4994 to the December average rate of 283.7258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 297.0701 was up 8.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 274.4986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 297,070,122 LBP
2025 Average 254,814,511 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 260,185,320 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,884,801.77 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

296.2078
263.1249
JanuMarcMayJuly

HUF to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 280.9333, compared to 284.2654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 280.9333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.2654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 24.0753 LBP (High: 291.9339 / Low: 267.8586). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6796 LBP (High: 285.6659 / Low: 281.9863).

April Spread (Volatile) ±24.0753
August Spread (Stable) ±3.6796

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.8221 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 291.3856) against the same month in 2025 (average: 257.1290), the exchange rate shifted by +34.2566 (+13.32%).

2026 Avg (June) 291.3856
2025 Avg (June) 257.1290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 281.8900 269.6352 273.4994
February 281.9761 272.5684 278.7039
March 277.7622 260.1853 265.8818
April 291.9339 267.8586 282.6779
May 295.0650 288.9236 293.4509
June 297.0701 285.9838 291.3856
July 290.0434 279.9897 284.8051
August 285.6659 281.9863 283.7258